Fitness

It’s finally spring which means that it’s time to start getting your body into shape. With the rise of technology, working out has never been simpler. Regardless of what exercise you’re doing, there is sure to be an app to help you along the way. But which apps are the best? These are the top 10…

Getting proper exercise is critical for your health. Not only does it keep your weight at a healthy level, but exercising on a regular basis, combined with a healthy diet, helps you become stronger and even helps you potentially avoid a variety of health problems from diseases to general aches and pains. Sometimes, though, you…

As a child, you may remember using a jump rope. Jump roping was something almost everyone did in gym class, even using it to raise money for charities and for school fundraisers, and even outside of school. Jumping rope takes skill endurance, and even though it’s fun, it provides an excellent workout. This is why…

If you’re a runner, and specifically a long distance runner, you probably like to run at all hours of the day and night. While running in the light of day is refreshing, there’s just something about running at night that makes you feel like you’re floating from one step to the next. Of course, the…

One of the true struggles of life is losing weight around your abdominal muscles and lower torso. For many, it seems that however much you exercise and however much you diet, you just can’t keep the weight off. But there is one possible solution to your weight loss and workout woes. That solution is a…

Riding a bicycle isn’t just for kids. In fact, many adults of all ages love to cycle because it’s not only fun, but it provides many great health benefits. Unfortunately, bicycling outdoors isn’t always an option. Those who live in extremely hot or cold climates, as well as areas that are prone to snow and…

Rowing is a sport that is enjoyed by many, not just because of the scenery, but because it is an excellent way to keep in shape. When you row a boat, you work your arms, legs, core, and other areas of your body to get a total body workout. However, in many cases, rowing a…

Many fitness enthusiasts are familiar with kettlebells from an exercise known as the swing, or Russian swing, which gives users the ability to perform an entire workout of the posterior chain, engaging all of the gluteal, latissimus, and abdominal muscles simultaneously. Often compared to the benefits received from an exercise in broad jumping, kettlebells can…

Riding a bike is not only fun, but it’s an excellent way to stay in shape. Riding a bicycle daily can help you tone and tighten your body, burn calories, and lose inches. Unlike other types of workouts, like those you would do in a gym, riding a bicycle isn’t boring, can be challenging but…

Cycling is a great way to keep in shape. More and more adults are bringing their love of cycling indoors with an exercise bike. There are multiple advantages to using an exercise bike for health and wellness. If you work late and don’t want to ride outdoors in the dark, you can use your indoor…

Running is a great way to keep yourself in shape. Millions of people run or job every day because it’s easy to do, can be done just about anywhere outdoors, and you don’t have to buy a lot of bulky, overpriced workout equipment that takes up all of the space in your home. Running keeps…

Foam rollers have long been an integral part of the training and recovery regimen for athletes in various sports. Though it may ostensibly seem like nothing more than an oversized pool noodle, a foam roller can make a tremendous difference when it comes to injury prevention. It can sound counter-intuitive to place pressure on a…